We will pick you up at your hotel in Cusco or the Sacred Valley and drive you to the sacred and private Antanuca. On the way you will visit the Incan school Yachaywasy. As a unique add-on we’ll be offering an ancient blessing ceremony in honor of Pachamama (Mother Earth) before you continue up to the private and sacred land of Antanuca.

We then begin our trek to Yanaqocha Lake. This trek starts from 10,000 ft / 3000 m at Antanuca and finishes at 13,780 ft / 4200 m. The walking takes us through the native Andean forests with trees that are more than 600 years old. We hike to Onora (approx. 45 minutes) Here we’ll connect with the spirit of the forest and the Apus (Sacred Mountains) and see the Waterfall of the Guardians of the Apus. We’ll then cross a mountain pass “El Abra del Diablo” at 12,140 ft / 3700 m. From here there is an incredible view of the Sacred Valley looking toward Machu Picchu and Veronika glacier. We’ll also view the ancient Incan water canals used to transport water from high in the mountains to the Temple of the Sun and the town of Ollantaytambo. Lunch will be served during our trek and after approximately 5 hours of trekking we will arrive at Lake Yanaqocha in time for a relaxing afternoon at our private campsite. If you’re up for a cool swim the lake is ready for you. This lake is on our private property at Antanunca. No one will be here. It’s all for you.

Yanaqocha means a black lake in Quechua language (Incan language) it was built by the Incans as a reservoir for the Temple of the Sun because of its pristine location.  An added bonus is that when the water is still you will see an impressive reflection of the Andes mountains. Our Shaman, Eduardo will perform a purification ceremony for you from the sacred waters of Yanaqocha.

• Accommodations: camping at Yanaqocha Lake
• Meals:  Lunch and dinner
• Trekking time:  5-6 hours